Rio de Janeiro: March 22

Favela Visit

9–12pm
Departure point: Gloria Subway Station

Rocinha, a favela located in southwest Rio de Janeiro, has around 150,000 inhabitants. In 2005, the State Government held a national competition for a community Socio-Urbanistic Plan, part of which has been implemented. Community leader Martins de Oliveira will discuss public participation in Rocinha in community development.